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Basketball, Aquarist, Motorcycles
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Mauricio Porras

Na Vyhlídce 357, Králův Dvůr U Berouna,202

Summary

Dynamic Senior Technical Artist with a proven track record at Hangar 13 Games, specializing in Houdini pipeline innovation and real-time digital destruction. Expert in VEX programming and effective problem resolution, I established best practices that significantly reduced iteration times, enhancing art pipeline consistency and contributing to the successful launch of Mafia The Old Country.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Technical Artist

Hangar13 Games
09.2021 - Current
  • Established best practices for asset creation workflows, reducing iteration times and maintaining consistency across art pipelines.
  • Creative and skilled Senior Technical Artist at Hangar 13 Games, where I contributed to the successful launch of Mafia The Old Country.
  • Passionate technologist and problem solver with a strong focus on R&D, procedural systems, and real-time digital destruction. Specialized in automating the manufacture of geometry collections for Chaos Destruction in Unreal Engine using proprietary Houdini tools.
  • Contributed innovative ideas during brainstorming sessions with other department leads, helping shape the direction of future projects.
  • Provided technical guidance to junior artists, fostering a collaborative learning environment that improved overall team skills.

CEO Ovisuals

Ovisuals and Imagery
01.2010 - 09.2021
    • Directed 3D animation, post-production, and VFX projects across Europe and the Americas.
    • Delivered commercials for Subaru Switzerland and SwissRe.
    • Managed international teams and client relations.
    • Portfolio: www.ovisuals.com

Education

Advanced Course of Houdini

Anomalia
Litomyšl, Czechia

Skills

  • Houdini Pipeline Innovator
  • Visual effects creation
  • Houdini R&D specialist in Unreal Engine
  • VEX Programming Language
  • Destruction & Simulation Specialist
  • Maya, Blender, Substance Painter, Designer
  • Python, MEL scripting
  • Effective problem resolution

Basketball, Aquarist, Motorcycles

On My free time I love to play basketball, ride motorcycle or clean my fishtank.

Timeline

Senior Technical Artist

Hangar13 Games
09.2021 - Current

CEO Ovisuals

Ovisuals and Imagery
01.2010 - 09.2021

Advanced Course of Houdini

Anomalia

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